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Box Springs

Georgia · 228 residents · 3.49 sq mi
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Box Springs is home to 228 people in Georgia. The median age is 60.2, about 21 years above the US median. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 35.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. Getting to work takes 44 minutes on average. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

228
+21%since 2023
from 189 in 2023
2020 – 2024
65 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
60.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.49 sq mi
Population, 20202024
17220824427931520202024Box Springs
2024228
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.6%(22)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(19)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547%(16)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.6%(47)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.6%(63)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.5%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,266
+130%since 2023
from $20,537 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
35.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.501
−5%since 2023
from 0.530 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$586
US average: $1,442
76.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
23.3% rent
14.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.77 people
−8%since 2023
from 1.93 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
23.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(79)
Black53.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(143)
Black35.1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(5)
60
−10%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American19.7%(45)
Scottish2.6%(6)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

44.1 min
US average: 26.5
69.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
69.1%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
50.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
31.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.9%
US average: 95.5%
87.3%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married53.3%(48)
Married32.2%(29)
Widowed14.4%(13)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married19%(22)
Married23.3%(27)
Widowed35.3%(41)
Divorced22.4%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
28.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.1%
US average: 13.8%
43.0%
US average: 18.4%
29.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
34.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
74.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)61.8%(21)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era38.2%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 34 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Box Springs, Georgia?

Box Springs, Georgia has about 228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Box Springs, Georgia expensive?

In Box Springs, Georgia, the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Box Springs, Georgia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Box Springs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Box Springs, Georgia?

About 35.5% of people in Box Springs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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